Tag Archives: faith

Faith; December 10, 2017

Posted on December 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37 “For nothing is impossible with God.” I find I quote this statement by Gabriel fairly often, but it’s still an open question how much I really believe it. I really think God chose a medically impossible method of … Continue reading →

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Believing; December 8, 2017

Posted on December 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 1:20 “And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time.” There are risks to not believing God! … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; December 7, 2017

Posted on December 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:16 “In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.” This is the foundation of Paul’s exposition of righteousness by faith, … Continue reading →

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Blessings in Christ; November 29, 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 132:13-16 For the Lord has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling: “This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it— I will bless her with abundant … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; November 14, 2017

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Very simple, irrefutable logic here! However, it’s the implications of this rhetorical question that cause people either to insist that God is … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; November 9, 2017

Posted on November 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 78:21-22 When the Lord heard them, he was very angry; his fire broke out against Jacob, and his wrath rose against Israel, for they did not believe in God or trust in his deliverance. When you think about it, … Continue reading →

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God’s Omniscience; November 5, 2017

Posted on November 8, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:15-16 My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. It … Continue reading →

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Getting Things Done; October 27, 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Once again I find I wish I knew Hebrew. Where the NIV says “sustain you,” the Japanese says, “be concerned … Continue reading →

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Tools; October 23, 2017

Posted on October 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-8 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. In God we make our boast all day long, and … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; October 20, 2017

Posted on October 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: The NIV translators felt uncomfortable without indicating what the pronoun at the end of this verse pointed to, so they used a colon to … Continue reading →

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